Claude keeps results ad-free as platforms weigh speed to revenues against user value.

Retail layoffs plunge YoY, though weakening demand could reverse trend.

Shoppers prioritize gifting despite cost pressures, with wellness shaping purchases.

1-hour option fuels ecommerce ambitions as shoppers pay for speed.

Its new personal shopping service is intended to counter AI shopping with creator-led advice.

As shrink returns to pre-pandemic levels at major retailers, margins get a lift in a still-tough climate.

Share shifts to Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and online as shoppers chase price and curation.

Counterfeit seizures and brand tools reinforce its role as marketplace gatekeeper.

CEO transition puts retail media and marketplace growth at center of turnaround.

New partnerships and analytics enhancements aim to boost targeting and measurement as the chain leans on advertising.

Jet fuel spike forces cuts, raising fares and clouding outlook for travel-driven sales.

Pump prices boost overall sales while discretionary categories lose steam.

The company aims to revive traffic and support ecommerce efficiency with upgraded stores.

The fourth annual Summer Beauty Sale is set to strengthen its category influence.

Brands can access the retailer’s influencer program and expert video reviews to build credibility and drive sales.

Jersey Mike’s and others test investor appetite despite softer discretionary demand.

Backroom inventory test could accelerate higher-margin ecommerce mix shift.

Mounting competition and cost strain push Papa John’s and Pizza Hut to reset.

A divide between discretionary and essentials leaves rivals to compete on convenience or discovery.

The TV commerce pioneer failed to evolve fast enough as social platforms captured growth.